TIGER WOODS has BACK... it took him just six holes.
Woods showed that he had not lost any of the ability to use his club in his first PGA event after the 2020 Masters 18 month ago, following a terrible car accident.
Woods listened to the applause when he birdied the sixth.
Woods' first birdie was cheered by the crowd.
Woods started the 2022 Masters with a steady pace and finished the round level par.
Then he lined up to hit his tee shot on the par three sixth green.
The 46-year old made it look easy by using a short iron to hit the ball within two feet.
Woods didn't make a fairytale comeback, but he left the simplest tap-in for his first birdie.
Augusta's patrons roared with approval when Woods' tee shot was directed towards the hole. There were even more cheers when he made birdie.
Woods almost undid his outstanding work on the sixth hole.
An errant tee shot on par four seventh saw Woods in trees to the right of fairway.
His approach shot ended up in front a bunker right next to the green.
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Woods saved par with a great chip on the green, which helped him stay one under through the first seven holes.
Woods stated earlier this week that he would be making his return to Augusta.
In February 2021, the five-time Masters winner sustained serious leg injuries in an accident in Los Angeles that resulted in him losing his job.
Woods is back and is confident enough to win the entire competition.
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